Kem

Kem Meaning & Origin

About Kem
The surname Kem is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kem," meaning "comb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used combs. The name Kem may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the craft of comb-making or had a distinctive comb-like feature in their appearance. Over time, this occupational surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kem: 774
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30250
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kem based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kem is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/kɛm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kem in Braille

Here's how to represent Kem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kem in braille

How to sign the name Kem using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kem in sign language

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